Alex was raised in a working class Armenian immigrant family. Alex’s father, Avadis “Howard” Hamalian is a first generation American who had to leave school in the sixth grade in order to support his family after the untimely death of his own father.

When he was only 16 years old, Avadis Hamalian lied about his age in order to enlist in the Navy during World War II. He experienced combat in both the Atlantic (at Normandy) and Pacific Theaters of war. Alex's mother, Colette Hamalian, immigrated to the United States and worked as a seamstress in the sweatshops of New York and New Jersey before meeting her husband after he was discharged from the Navy and returned home.

Alex was raised in a working class Armenian immigrant family. Alex’s father, Avadis “Howard” Hamalian is a first generation American who had to leave school in the sixth grade in order to support his family after the untimely death of his own father.

When he was only 16 years old, Avadis Hamalian lied about his age in order to enlist in the Navy during World War II. He experienced combat in both the Atlantic (at Normandy) and Pacific Theaters of war. Alex's mother, Colette Hamalian, immigrated to the United States and worked as a seamstress in the sweatshops of New York and New Jersey before meeting her husband after he was discharged from the Navy and returned home.

Growing up, The Hamalian Brothers were obsessed with cars and music. Their parents encouraged these activities, but made it known that their greatest dream was for their children to get the education that was out of their grasp. Through hard work, determination, and a belief in the American Dream, Alex and his brother Marc have fulfilled their parents greatest wishes, and are the first generation of Hamalian's to ever complete college.

Alex graduated from Chico State in 1992 with Bachelor Degrees in both Political Science and Philosophy. After College Alex earned his Juris Doctorate from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1995 . Prior to returning to college Alex was trained as a machinist and had a career as an automotive machinist and mechanic for several years.

As Judge Alex will:

Show respect for all persons in the court regardless of their economic, social or immigrant status.

Work hard to establish policies for a meaningful Veterans Court in Multnomah County with the resources to honorably serve those soldiers should they enter the courtroom.

Promote policies to expand DISP - The DUII Intensive Supervision Program to make our roads safer.

Growing up, The Hamalian Brothers were obsessed with cars and music. Their parents encouraged these activities, but made it known that their greatest dream was for their children to get the education that was out of their grasp. Through hard work, determination, and a belief in the American Dream, Alex and his brother Marc have fulfilled their parents greatest wishes, and are the first generation of Hamalian's to ever complete college.

Alex graduated from Chico State in 1992 with Bachelor Degrees in both Political Science and Philosophy. After College Alex earned his Juris Doctorate from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1995 . Prior to returning to college Alex was trained as a machinist and had a career as an automotive machinist and mechanic for several years.

As Judge Alex will:

Show respect for all persons in the court regardless of their economic, social or immigrant status.

Work hard to establish policies for a meaningful Veterans Court in Multnomah County with the resources to honorably serve those soldiers should they enter the courtroom.

Promote policies to expand DISP - The DUII Intensive Supervision Program to make our roads safer.

As Judge Alex will:

Show respect for all persons in the court regardless of their economic, social or immigrant status.

Work hard to establish policies for a meaningful Veterans Court in Multnomah County with the resources to honorably serve those soldiers should they enter the courtroom.

Promote policies to expand DISP - The DUII Intensive Supervision Program to make our roads safer.

Many on the Multnomah bench struggle to understand and fail to adequately serve the underprivileged and underrepresented members of their community. Because Alex comes from just such a community, he is uniquely situated to succeed as a judge for ALL the citizens of Multnomah County, in particular members of the immigrant communities, the working poor and our Veterans.

For 20 years I witnessed Alex Hamalian tirelessly surrendered his evenings and weekends to coach The Franklin High School Mock Trial Teams. This wasn’t done for money or prestige or praise but rather to give to the children of the poor and working class the knowledge and opportunity.

— James DyalTeacher Ret.

Many on the Multnomah bench struggle to understand and fail to adequately serve the underprivileged and underrepresented members of their community. Because Alex comes from just such a community, he is uniquely situated to succeed as a judge for ALL the citizens of Multnomah County, in particular members of the immigrant communities, the working poor and our Veterans.

For 20 years I witnessed Alex Hamalian tirelessly surrendered his evenings and weekends to coach The Franklin High School Mock Trial Teams. This wasn’t done for money or prestige or praise but rather to give to the children of the poor and working class the knowledge and opportunity.

— James DyalTeacher Ret.

Many on the Multnomah bench struggle to understand and fail to adequately serve the underprivileged and underrepresented members of their community. Because Alex comes from just such a community, he is uniquely situated to succeed as a judge for ALL the citizens of Multnomah County, in particular members of the immigrant communities, the working poor and our Veterans.

In his nearly 25 years of public service Alex has been a founding member in the creation of the Multnomah County Circuit Court DUII Intensive Supervision Program (DISP) and The Oregon State Bar Modest Means Program, as well as the founding member of the longest serving public defender organization which provided indigent services for The East Multnomah County Courthouse.

For 20 years I witnessed Alex Hamalian tirelessly surrendered his evenings and weekends to coach The Franklin High School Mock Trial Teams. This wasn’t done for money or prestige or praise but rather to give to the children of the poor and working class the knowledge and opportunity.

— James DyalTeacher Ret.

For 20 years I witnessed Alex Hamalian tirelessly surrendered his evenings and weekends to coach The Franklin High School Mock Trial Teams. This wasn’t done for money or prestige or praise but rather to give to the children of the poor and working class the knowledge and opportunity.

— James DyalTeacher Ret.

If electedAlex Hamalian will be the first Armenian-American Judge in the State of Oregon.

If electedAlex Hamalian will be the first Armenian-American Judge in the State of Oregon.

In his nearly 25 years of public service Alex has been a founding member in the creation of the Multnomah County Circuit Court DUII Intensive Supervision Program (DISP) and The Oregon State Bar Modest Means Program, as well as the founding member of the longest serving public defender organization which provided indigent services for The East Multnomah County Courthouse.

If electedAlex Hamalian will be thefirst Armenian-American Judgein the State of Oregon.

In his nearly 25 years of public service Alex has been a founding member in the creation of the Multnomah County Circuit Court DUII Intensive Supervision Program (DISP) and The Oregon State Bar Modest Means Program, as well as the founding member of the longest serving public defender organization which provided indigent services for The East Multnomah County Courthouse.

If electedAlex Hamalian will be thefirst Armenian-American Judgein the State of Oregon.

As with any successful program such as DISP, the ideal Therapeutic Veterans Court will:

Require strict accountability from participants and impose a graduated system of rewards and interventions to encourage positive choices and behaviors.

In his legal career spanning nearly a quarter century Alex Hamalian has dedicated himself to serving the underrepresented citizens of Oregon. The working poor, the blue-collar middle class and immigrant families that make up a large portion of the Pacific Northwest. It is Alex’s desire to serve with fairness and compassion the currently privileged and the future privileged as judge.

In his legal career spanning nearly a quarter century Alex Hamalian has dedicated himself to serving the underrepresented citizens of Oregon. The working poor, the blue-collar middle class and immigrant families that make up a large portion of the Pacific Northwest. It is Alex’s desire to serve with fairness and compassion the currently privileged and the future privileged as judge.

In his legal career spanning nearly a quarter century Alex Hamalian has dedicated himself to serving the underrepresented citizens of Oregon. The working poor, the blue-collar middle class and immigrant families that make up a large portion of the Pacific Northwest. It is Alex’s desire to serve with fairness and compassion the currently privileged and the future privileged as judge.

Additional PersonalGREAT News!!!

Additional PersonalGREAT News!!!

Alex and Katie Hamalianare having a baby GIRL!!!!!

Little Evangelina is due to arrive on April 23rd right before voters receive their ballots. Alex plans to get as much campaigning as he can done before that magical day. Both Katie and Alex are excited to welcome Multnomah county's newest citizen!

Alex and Katie Hamalianare having a baby GIRL!!!!!

Little Evangelina is due to arrive on April 23rd right before voters receive their ballots. Alex plans to get as much campaigning as he can done before that magical day. Both Katie and Alex are excited to welcome Multnomah county's newest citizen!

Alex and Katie Hamalianare having a baby GIRL!!!!!

Little Evangelina is due to arrive on April 23rd right before voters receive their ballots. Alex plans to get as much campaigning as he can done before that magical day. Both Katie and Alex are excited to welcome Multnomah county's newest citizen!

Additional Personal GREAT News!!!

Alex and Katie Hamalianare having a baby GIRL!!!!!

Little Evangelina is due to arrive on April 23rd right before voters receive their ballots. Alex plans to get as much campaigning as he can done before that magical day. Both Katie and Alex are excited to welcome Multnomah county's newest citizen!